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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1920
Page
9
Invasion of the East by the Western Golf association proposes amending the W G A constitution to form the American Golf association. Voted at the January 15 meeting, the plan would standardize rules for United States play and adapt them from British origins.
The article urges building a city slide in Butte and Anaconda to boost outdoor sport and health, citing benefits from walking, climbing, and fresh air. It notes local skating rink parallels, mentions snowshoeing and skiing fallbacks, and references a civic push amid broader sports talk.
New York December 1 reports Western Golf Association proposing to invade the East to wrest control of the game from the United States Golf Association. A bitter war for supremacy was predicted. Differences focus on stymie rules and on lost and unplayable balls beyond amateur rules.
A conference in Baltimore between the state racing commission and four major Maryland tracks considered creating a bureau dedicated to horse breeding improvement. A $100,000 fund from racing associations was proposed to support the bureau’s maintenance.
Outfielder Arthur Brock a Kansas City player who starred at Blackfoot Idaho last season signed a contract with the Detroit Americans. The announcement came from Kansas City on December 1.
Washington December 1 The house immigration committee will meet tomorrow to begin drafting immigration legislation for introduction in the upcoming session of Congress.
December brings a quiet sports scene in many regions with baseball dormant and football winding down while college and prep basketball begin practice. In Canada December signals a broader resumption of sports, with hockey drawing the largest crowds and other events gaining interest through participation.
Across Canada and into neighboring regions, toboggan slides and snow shoeing attract residents who favor public winter venues. Towns in the plains may differ, but many communities maintain public skating and outdoor recreation spaces like ball parks, squares, and rinks for seasonal enjoyment.
The author asks why neither Butte nor Anaconda has built a toboggan slide. It would not be costly and both cities have suitable sites with a steep drop and a level bottom where toboggans could stop.
Tex Rickard announced contracts signed by Jess Willard Jack Dempsey and Bill Brennan for a heavyweight title bout on March 17 1921 between Willard and the Dempsey Brennan winner in Madison Square Garden unless blocked by the state boxing commission. The purse size was not disclosed.
Jess Willard, former heavyweight champion, says his signature was with Tex Rickard for some time and that an official announcement awaits other party signatures. He feels fit, plans light training with Jack Kemple of Casper, and expects a strong showing against the Dempsey Brennan winner.
Cambridge Mass Dec 1 The Harvard varsity football schedule for next season will include changes from the current year. It will again feature nine games with Yale to be played at home and other opponents to be announced, shaping a tougher slate for the program.
The Harvard coachs system will face changes as six preliminary games are reorganized. Centre College will be played earlier, and a double header for the opening date is contemplated by Major Moore, with possible visiting teams including Nebraska, Syracuse, Indiana, Kansas and Missouri.
President Wilson named six government members to the central committee of the American Red Cross. The appointees include Norman H. Davis for the state department, John Skelton Williams for the treasury, Maj. Gen. Merritt W. Ireland for the war department, Rear Admiral Edward R. Stitt for the navy, and William L. Frierson for the justice department. Vacancies will be filled at the annual meeting at national headquarters on Wednesday, Dec 8 8.
Dr David P Barrows president of the University of California telegraphed formal acceptance from Berkeley accepting California football to meet Ohio State in the annual East West Game at Tournament Park on New Year’s Day as part of the Pasadena invitation.
A chain gang of 40 jail prisoners in Tacoma Washington walked off their duties today and were placed on a bread and water diet as a disciplinary measure. The confrontation reflects growing tensions inside the facility and raises questions about inmate treatment and labor conditions.
Negotiations opened between Jack Kearns manager of world heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and Ad Thacher Toledo promoter to stage the Dempsey Carpentier bout in Toledo. Thacher would seek boxing commission permit for a decision bout if a satisfactory deal is made with Kearns.
Notre Dame football star George Gipp, now seriously ill in a South Bend hospital, reportedly received a spring offer from Chicago Cubs owner President Veeck of the National League club. Gipp, an outfielder, has not yet considered the proposal.
Oil City Pennsylvania reports Red Bluhm, first baseman from last season, has received an offer to join Wichita Falls of the Texas league, according to today’s information.
Cardinal second baseman Roger Hornsby expects to enter business in St Louis, according to a telegram to the St Louis Chamber of Commerce. He did not specify the nature of the venture.
New Haven Conn Dec 1 A telegraphic match with Oxford university England has been arranged with the Yale Rifle club The schedule includes Oxford Feb 9 and Leland Stanford tentative Feb 24.
D R Scanlan manager of Bobby McLean of Chicago former champion skater issued a challenge to Oscar Mathiesen of Norway for a series of races to decide the title. Scanlan said offers poured in but prefers the match penalty to be decided in Norway.
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